§ 2-328. Waiver of competitive bidding.

The requirements of subsection 2-327(c)(4) may be waived:

(1)

By the village council upon a documented finding that the purchase of the particular goods or services without competitive bidding is in the best interests of the village;

(2)

By use of an existing contract with the state, a state agency, another municipality, a political subdivision or a statewide professional association when such contract was awarded by a competitive bidding process and the contract extends the prices, terms and conditions for such goods or services to the state's municipalities;

(3)

When only one vendor possesses the unique and singularly available capability to meet the requirements of the solicitation, such as technical qualifications, ability to deliver at a particular time, or services from a public utility;

(4)

For professional services of attorney, physicians, court stenographers, real estate brokers and other professions licensed and regulated by the state or professional services governed by F.S. § 287.055 (the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act) if the aggregate total for any single vendor in any single fiscal year is less than $25,0000.00. Purchases of $25,000.00 or more require the approval of the village council;

(5)

In the event of an emergency situation which requires the immediate purchase of goods or supplies, which shall not be subject to competitive bidding; or

(6)

For the extension of the term of an existing contract upon a finding by the village council (a) that the current vendor has provided outstanding services to the village; (b) that the experience and qualifications of the current vendor are of value to the services being provided; (c) that continuity of maintaining services or to avoid the possible disruption of service would support utilizing the current vendor; (d) if applicable to the type of services being considered, that the services further the village's sustainability goals; and (e) that the cost to maintain the services of the current vendor is consistent with the existing contract taking into consideration cost of living and market considerations.

(Ord. No. 01-01, § 3, 3-8-2001; Ord. No. 11-09, § 3, 3-24-2011; Ord. No. 13-10, § 2, 2-14-2013)